Welgemeend Art Programme

genre / Visual Arts
date: From August 8 to 15
time: Check with schedule
venue: Welgemeend Cape Town - Strauss & Co

Walkabout with Frank Kilbourn – Saturday, 8 & 15 August 2026 @ 12:00

Join art collector Frank Kilbourn for a walkabout of the 2026 Welgemeend Art Month exhibition, Wanneer Idees Gestalte Kry | From Concept to Object. A passionate collector, Frank carries his love for art into every conversation, sharing his insights and inviting you to explore how leading South African artists translate ideas into finished objects.


Strauss & Co Talk: Hidden stories – Maggie Laubser and the Art Dealer with Amanda Botha – Wednesday, 12 August 2026 @ 17:30

Maggie Laubser‘s first public recognition came in 1946 when the SA Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns (SA Academy of Science & Art) awarded her its Erepenning vir Skilderkuns (Medal of Honour for Painting). It was in this time that she also met the German art dealer, Dr Helmut Silberberg, who played a significant role in shaping the professional art dealership as we know it today. Amanda Botha, journalist and author will talk about the influence that these experiences had on Maggie Laubser and her career.

Strauss & Co Talk: A Walk through the 2026 Venice Biennale with Lizelle Kilbourn & Bina Genovese – Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 10:00

Join Lizelle Kilbourn, art enthusiast and lawyer, and Bina Genovese, Strauss & Co Executive Director, as they share their impressions of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia – titled In Minor Keys, curated by the late Koyo Kouoh and her team. The conversation examines themes that emerged at the Biennale and notes the strong presence of African art at this year’s La Biennale.

The Venice Biennale is on until Sunday 22 November 2026. 

For more information, visit www.welgemeendart.co.za or call 071 178 6678 / info@welgemeendart.co.za

IMAGE: Frank Kilbourn, art collector, businessman and chairperson of Strauss & Co.